Everyday English Core Vocabulary

Lesson 23 Actions and Movement · Communication

Build confidence with 10 useful words connected to actions and movement, communication, and technology and media.

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10 words

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build (verb)verb
“Workers build a new bridge near our town.”
2
hold (verb)verb
“Please hold the box with both hands.”
3
service (verb)verb
“A mechanic will service the car tomorrow.”
4
against (preposition)preposition
“Many students voted against the new school rule.”
5
believe (verb)verb
“I believe her story about the lost dog.”
6
second (adjective)adjective
“Her second answer was much better.”
7
though (conjunction)conjunction
“Though it rained, we enjoyed the picnic.”
8
yes (adverb)adverb
“She said yes to the invitation immediately.”
9
love (verb)verb
“They love spending weekends with their grandparents.”
10
increase (verb)verb
“The company plans to increase its workers' pay.”